Licensed Master Social Worker

Housing Works; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Educational benefits for tuition reimbursement

Accrued PTO up to 30 days

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to establish therapeutic relationships and promote optimum mental health among clients. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, conducting comprehensive assessments, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must possess a Master's in Social Work and relevant licensure. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• Must establish therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Experience in risk assessment and safety planning.
• Ability to prepare and maintain treatment records.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients individually and in group sessions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments with DSM-5 diagnosis.

Skills

Therapeutic relationship establishment

Client advocacy

Assessment and evaluation

Confidentiality management

Treatment plan development

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker credential

Job description

Join to apply for the Licensed Master Social Worker role at Housing Works

Compensation Range: $65,000 - $70,000 yearly commensurate with experience

Benefits: We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Overview

The LMSW therapist establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned clients and helps clients with emphasis on prevention. The LMSW therapist works with clients and groups to promote optimum mental health. The LMSW is responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Assess each client for risk level and complete safety planning/monitoring as needed
• Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Counsel clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.
• Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
• Complete comprehensive assessments with DSM 5 diagnosis
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
• Complete progress notes for each session within 24-48 hours and complete billing for the session
• Engage in outreach to clients who do not attend scheduled appointments and document appropriately
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate client’s physical or mental condition based on review of client information
• Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy programs and client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients status
• Monitor client’s use of medications
• Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Participate in monthly continuing education
• The Therapist will have access to PHI during the course of his/her work activities. Incumbent will use this information to provide psychiatric therapy as needed in compliance with all OMH 599 regulations and guidelines relative to established plan of care. ALL HIPAA, corporate compliance, and program guidelines must be maintained and kept at all times.
• Attendance of in-service trainings required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations